FRANKLINTON--William Henry (Bill) Thomas, 72, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Litchford Nursing Home in Raleigh. Service was Sunday, Dec. 15, at Cutchins Family Mortuary & Cremations Chapel in Franklinton, with the Rev. Samuel T. Tunstall officiating. Interment was in Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church cemetery, Youngsville.
He was born to the late Robert Lee and Carrie Freeman in Franklin County. He attended the Franklin County Public School System.
Surviving: children, Elaine Williams of Youngsville, William A. Thomas (Ann) of Louisburg, Marvin Thomas (Rose) of Durham, and Vanessa Strickland of the home; second wife, Joyce Gill Thomas of Wake Forest; step-children, Nevette, Nubie, Fred, and Franklin, all of Wake Forest; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grands; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.
In addition to his first wife, Margie Ree Thomas, he was preceded in death by one son, Ray Thomas, and one brother, Robert Freeman, Jr.
Arrangements by Cutchins Family Mortuary & Cremations, Franklinton. |